This richly illustrated volume takes us behind the scenes to show what goes into keeping a railroad running in our era of computer-aided 6,000-horsepower diesel locomotion. From dispatching and signaling, to maintaining locomotives and driving trains; everything it takes to keep a railroad running smoothly and safely. Includes anecdotes from railroad workers as well as the historical evolution of railway vocations and descriptions of how each job has changed over time. Hardcover, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8", 160 pages, 150 color and 75 B/W photos.